Risk Appetite Indicator Level – Drawdowns and Up Moves

Risk Appetite Indicator Level – Drawdowns and Up Moves Time to reduce risk? When the Risk Appetite Indicator (RAI) level is above 1, near-term returns tend to be lower on average, with larger drawdowns. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Performance and Risk Appetite Indicator

S&P 500 Performance and Risk Appetite Indicator This chart suggests that the S&P 500 has historically recovered, after the Risk Appetite Indicator falls below -2. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

CS Global Risk Appetite Index

CS Global Risk Appetite Index The Credit Suisse Global Risk Appetite Index falls, but is not at panic level. Image: Credit Suisse

Sentiment – Global Risk Demand Index

Sentiment – Global Risk Demand Index The Morgan Stanley Global Risk Demand Index indicates that investors’ risk appetite is high, as it remains stretched, suggesting an elevated demand for risky assets. Image: Morgan Stanley

S&P 500 and 12-Month Rate of Change in Margin Debt

S&P 500 and 12-Month Rate of Change in Margin Debt The rise in margin debt in June and July can be seen as a bullish signal for U.S. equities, indicating increased optimism and risk appetite among investors. Image: BofA Global Research Click the Image to Enlarge

Gold and FRB Broad Trade-Weighted Dollar Index

Gold and FRB Broad Trade-Weighted Dollar Index According to BofA, the U.S. dollar debasement is a myth, as it rises and falls with global risk appetite, and has proven its safe haven status. Image: BofA